Cops Crack Down on Drivers Glued to Their Phones
From Monday 27 February to Sunday 12 March, the Roads Policing Unit is backing a major crackdown by the National Police Chiefs’ Council targeting dangerous drivers who send texts or make calls behind the wheel.
Phone Use: Part of the Deadly ‘Fatal Four’
Using a phone while driving is one of the notorious ‘fatal four’ offences causing deadly and serious crashes. The other culprits? Speeding, not wearing seat belts, and driving under the influence of booze or drugs.
Spotting Bad Vision On the Roads
Officers in both marked and unmarked cars will also carry out roadside eyesight tests if they suspect a driver’s vision is below standard.
Drivers must read a number plate from 20 metres in daylight to legally drive. Fail that, and you’re breaking the law. The DVLA will yank your licence until you prove your eyesight is up to scratch and reapply.
Chief Inspector’s Stark Warning
“It’s vital that motorists put safety first. It’s more than just a penalty. You could seriously injure or kill someone by checking that text or taking a call – or by driving with poor eyesight,” said Chief Inspector Craig West, Head of the Roads Policing Unit.
“Officers are working with partners and using intelligence-led tactics to catch and punish lawbreakers. The message is clear – don’t do it, and don’t let others take the risk either.”
